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Forum: Northeast
07-30-12, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,249
Posted By Eureka

Bicycle Planet has rides going out from their...

Bicycle Planet has rides going out from their store in eastern Nassau close to the LIE. Sunday mornings, maybe three groups, at differing speeds and distance, methinks.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-12, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,239
Posted By Eureka

Why did Horner ride with George on to the Champs-Élysées?

I understand and appreciate the fact that the peloton encouraged George to get some recognition and glory by leading them on to the Champs-Élysées.

Can anyone explain why Chris Horner rode with...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,875
Posted By Eureka

Very cool. Thanks for that.

Very cool. Thanks for that.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-12, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 960
Posted By Eureka

How so? Final stage into Paris and they let...

How so? Final stage into Paris and they let George get some well deserved glory and I am asking why he didn't get to ride alone when Horner accompanied him.

Unless there is a tread all about this...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 960
Posted By Eureka

Why was Horner riding with George? Why not let...

Why was Horner riding with George? Why not let him have all the glory? Must have missed the reason in the coverage.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-12, 03:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,875
Posted By Eureka

Ok, who was the guy in the sunglasses who bumped...

Ok, who was the guy in the sunglasses who bumped into people and shook Wiggo's hand? He even waved his buddies up to the podium. The camera then crept up tight but you could see Wiggo staring at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,897
Posted By Eureka

First, gorgeous bike. Congratulations on a...

First, gorgeous bike. Congratulations on a classy and unique build. Second, I have those same wheels on my SS. Indestructible I think.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By Eureka

Well that was fun. And very well written. Don't...

Well that was fun. And very well written. Don't stop...
Forum: Northeast
04-14-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,860
Posted By Eureka

Were you working in a local shop?

Were you working in a local shop?
Forum: Northeast
04-14-12, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,860
Posted By Eureka

Best of Luck. Good location and great bikes in...

Best of Luck. Good location and great bikes in the window! That Pista looks great.
Forum: Northeast
02-11-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,356
Posted By Eureka

Take the free ride over to Governor's Island. If...

Take the free ride over to Governor's Island. If you take a bike you can get around it 15 minutes; if you walk around you can enjoy the view of downtown Manhattan, sculpture, some history, and a...
Forum: Northeast
11-06-11, 05:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By Eureka

I come up the hill from CSH and go right in the...

I come up the hill from CSH and go right in the front way. No one there to question or stop you. The first time I went in there were other cyclists there - luckily as they guided me out the back...
Forum: Northeast
11-04-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By Eureka

Agreed. But it does have good shoulders, plenty...

Agreed. But it does have good shoulders, plenty of riders, and a straight path back and forth with a couple of hills. I have been going through the Cold Spring Harbor lab - out the back and down...
Forum: Northeast
10-29-11, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By Eureka

The Wall

I have heard east bound riders refer to the wall as the end of the service road at Woodbury Road - a turn around point for those who don't want to come up Woodbury and then Sunnyside to regain the...
Forum: Northeast
07-17-11, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 663
Posted By Eureka

My NYC Ride

I took the LIRR into Woodside and rode from there throughout Astoria towards the Triborough Bridge. Up and over the bridge - annoying steps; amazing vistas - and down onto Randalls/Ward Island. ...
Forum: Northeast
06-11-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By Eureka

Huh???

Subway???
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,897
Posted By Eureka

My Red Simoncini SS

Just turned 58.

Most days this is my favorite bike. Simple, quiet, light: no worries. I tend to use it more in the off season. At 40x16 it will get me up most hills here on "Flat Island". ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-03-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,200
Posted By Eureka

OT: I just read 18 pages of pages dedicated to...

OT: I just read 18 pages of pages dedicated to one bike and I must say how refreshing it is to see a tread stay focused, be incredibly helpful to those with questions, and show the love at the same...
Forum: Northeast
11-17-10, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,441
Posted By Eureka

You could try Bethpage. Lots of free-flowing...

You could try Bethpage. Lots of free-flowing trails. Unmarked, easy to get lost, but you are never far away from the parking lot, highway, or streets. There are fun beginner rides posted on CLIMB...
Forum: Northeast
06-24-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By Eureka

more info here...

http://www.climbonline.org/maps.html
Forum: Northeast
03-11-10, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,499
Posted By Eureka

I agree about Commack Road and have tried both of...

I agree about Commack Road and have tried both of the following:

Don't turn on Commack. Continue east to Crooked Hill and you have two options. Going right, you can ride down to the entrance to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,346
Posted By Eureka

This looks pretty good and is on sale too. ...

This looks pretty good and is on sale too.
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=&sku=25551&storetype=estore&estoreid=1560&pagename=Estore%3A%20Ride%20Singlespeed
Forum: Northeast
02-08-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By Eureka

At exit 44 you are going to find people going...

At exit 44 you are going to find people going both east and west. I would head west to the city line. You will have lots of company. Sunday morning is probably the most popular time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,190
Posted By Eureka

Very nice looking bike....

Very nice looking bike....
Forum: Northeast
07-18-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 759
Posted By Eureka

Try this site (http://visionmtb.com) too. ...

Try this site (http://visionmtb.com) too. Different vibe, but worthwhile.
Forum: Northeast
06-21-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,691
Posted By Eureka

I would think Brands in Wantagh would do it given...

I would think Brands in Wantagh would do it given their size. Bike Junkie in Bethpage does it, but I would call first.

I had mine fitted quite a while ago at Cycles Plus in Huntington. I think...
Forum: Northeast
05-27-08, 08:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 906
Posted By Eureka

Not according to their site today: Long Island...

Not according to their site today:
Long Island Rail Road

* Bicycles are allowed aboard LIRR trains at most times outside of rush hours and major holidays. See the Long Island Rail Road bike...
Forum: Northeast
05-24-08, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By Eureka

bungee is just to wrap around a pole. Bike stays...

bungee is just to wrap around a pole. Bike stays with you. They like if you are near the end cars, but I never had a problem. Friday TO the city should be quiet.
Forum: Northeast
05-13-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By Eureka

And if you get tempted to ride on the trails...

And if you get tempted to ride on the trails there is CLIMB. (climbonline.org)
Forum: Northeast
04-26-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By Eureka

nothing yet. check here ...

nothing yet. check here (http://visionmtb.com)or here (http://climbonline.org)
Forum: Northeast
04-25-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By Eureka

It was canceled.

It was canceled.
Forum: Northeast
04-25-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By Eureka

Are you thinking of Fire Island? It's the only...

Are you thinking of Fire Island? It's the only place I can think of that MIGHT have restrictions. I have never heard of a town elsewhere on Long Island frowning on bicycles.
Forum: Northeast
04-25-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By Eureka

I THINK it is 8:30, not 100% sure. They go far...

I THINK it is 8:30, not 100% sure. They go far and fast. Someone called it a "you will be dropped" ride.
Forum: Northeast
04-24-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By Eureka

Are you familiar with the Triangle ride going out...

Are you familiar with the Triangle ride going out of Little Neck Parkway and the LIE south service road? Fast group, but I believe they do go out on Saturday mornings.
Forum: Northeast
04-22-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 7,902
Posted By Eureka

Great, reasonable and informative update. Nice...

Great, reasonable and informative update. Nice to hear from the "inside".
Forum: Northeast
04-20-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,639
Posted By Eureka

Pretty sure it is Suffolk Bike Riders Association...

Pretty sure it is Suffolk Bike Riders Association (SBRA). It is one of their standard ride meeting points.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By Eureka

Thanks for the help. Opening with the clean...

Thanks for the help. Opening with the clean screwdriver worked. Plus I had to tweak the wheel seating and the quick release just a tad. Who Knew? Just a little different from v-brakes, no?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By Eureka

Help! Avid Juicy Adjustment

Sorry if this has been covered before, but I have no time to search.

Just changed my first flat on my brand new bike. All fine until I re-seat the wheel and tighten it up. It seems that when I...
Forum: Northeast
04-05-08, 06:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,639
Posted By Eureka

Interested!

Interested!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-08, 12:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,962
Posted By Eureka

Similarly I hang mine by the nose of the saddle...

Similarly I hang mine by the nose of the saddle but instead of a hook I use the end of the garage door channel. Fits right in, no obstructions, plenty of room.
Forum: Northeast
03-22-08, 06:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,639
Posted By Eureka

Right!

Right!
Forum: Northeast
03-22-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,639
Posted By Eureka

LIE service road

Air,

The service road has a lot going for it - direct (for the most part), pretty quiet (try Sunday morning), and some nice shoulders in a lot of areas.

It does get interrupted in some areas -...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,136
Posted By Eureka

You have a fine looking and working bike that you...

You have a fine looking and working bike that you didn't pay too much money for. go and enjoy it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-13-08, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By Eureka

You hit on an important point: it seems the '08...

You hit on an important point: it seems the '08 FSR xc Comp is much less of a bike (spec. wise) compared to the '07.

I am going to take the LBS up on their generous offer and go with the Rush 5z....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-12-08, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By Eureka

FSR xc Comp vs. Rush 6 vs. Rush 5

Coming off a hard tail, it's a tough pick, I'd be happy with almost anything full squish. I like the Specialized, even knowing it's a downgrade from '07. Everyone loves the Rush - well almost...
Forum: Northeast
02-19-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By Eureka

So how did it go?

So how did it go?
Forum: Northeast
01-15-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By Eureka

Actually I think it is a pretty good ride. I...

Actually I think it is a pretty good ride. I start at the hill mentioned (exit 49) and head towards the city. On a weekend morning it is very quiet, great shoulders, lots of bikers, and varied...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By Eureka

looks good under IE 6. 20 topics and shows how...

looks good under IE 6. 20 topics and shows how many pages there are and how to get to the rest.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-07, 04:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,095
Posted By Eureka

Next time you are in B&N pick up Saturday by Ian...

Next time you are in B&N pick up Saturday by Ian McEwan. Not only is it a good read, but it has some great parts about the main character listening to his son play blues guitar.
Forum: Northeast
11-15-07, 11:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 790
Posted By Eureka

The route posted above is 20. But that is just a...

The route posted above is 20. But that is just a suggestion. We can do whatever.
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